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Certamen Novice Flashcards

1
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Give the official name of the emperor who was better known as Caligula

A

Gaius

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2
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How did Caligula acquire his nickname?

A

Wearing little boots in army camps as a child

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3
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Give the years of Caligula’s reign.

A

37-41 AD

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4
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How many consulships were held by Marius?

A

7

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5
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How was Marius related to Julius Caesar

A

Uncle

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6
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Marius had a young lieutenant who later turned against him and eventually became dictator of Rome. Name him.

A

Sulla

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7
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Name the emperor allegedly killed by Nero’s mother.

A

Claudius

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8
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Give the name of Nero’s mother.

A

Agrippina the Younger

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9
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Agrippina in her turn met a violent death. Who had her killed?

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Nero

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10
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Name the two Roman brothers who attempted to help the poor by enacting radical agrarian laws.

A

Tiberius and Gaius Gracchus

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11
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Name the mother of the Gracchi.

A

Cornelia

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12
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How did Cornelia describe her sons, the Gracchi, to a friend?

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As her jewels

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13
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Name the Roman patriot who demonstrated his bravery by holding his hand in a fire.

A

Mucius Scaevola

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14
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For what king did Mucius Scaevola demonstrate his strength?

A

Lars Porsenna

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15
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Why was Lars Porsenna besieging Rome?

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To restore Tarquinius Superbus to the throne

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16
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You probably know that 69 AD is often called the Year of the Four Emperors. Who was the last of these emperors?

A

Vespasian

17
Q

With Vespasian began the dynasty of the Flavians. In what year did this dynasty end?

A

96 AD

17
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Which of the Flavians presided over the dedication of the Colosseum?

A

Titus

18
Q

What people defeated the Romans in 390 BC?

A

Gauls

19
Q

Where was this battle fought?

A

Allia River

20
Q

Name the leader of the Gauls.

A

Brennus

21
Q

In what year did Julius Caesar invade Britain for the first time?

A

55 BC

22
Q

Under which emperor did Britain become a province?

A

Claudius

23
Q

Under which emperor did Britain rise in revolt under Queen Boudicca?

A

Nero

24
Q

Which of the Five Good Emperors had the shortest reign?

A

Nerva

25
Q

Which of the Five Good Emperors had the longest reign?

A

Antoninus Pius

26
Q

How long did Antoninus Pius rule?

A

23 Years

27
Q

Who was the fifth Julio-Claudian emperor?

A

Nero

28
Q

In what year did Augustus die?

A

14 AD

29
Q

Name the third king of Rome.

A

Tullus Hostilius

30
Q

Who was born a slave but brought up as a king’s son because of an omen witnessed by Tanaquil?

A

Servius Tullius

31
Q

Who became king by murdering Servius Tullius?

A

Tarquinius Superbus

32
Q

What general defeated the Romans at Cannae?

A

Hannibal

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